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Subject:110 Volt A/C
From:Ron Tipton
Date:Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:26:15 -0400

Scot,

> I am looking at doing something similar. The test that I did was
> with some of the standard roof AC units for campers and motor
> homes. My goal was to take a Westy with an interior temp of 110 and
> bring it to 75.  Popping the top and having it in the sun easily
> brought the inside to 110
> I tested 7,100 BTU, 11,000 BTU, 13,500 BTU, and 15,000 BTU AC
> units.  All of them were able to bring the temperature to below
> 75.  I am planning on installing a 7,100 BTU unit. It will
> require 2.5kW generator.

Where and how will you install the AC?  Are you getting a "window"
unit or a roof mount RV style?

Ron

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